H.R. 1708: Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2017

To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage.

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Overview

Introduced:

Mar 23, 2017

Status:

Introduced
on Mar 23, 2017

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on March 23, 2017. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

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Prognosis Details

This bill has a 1% chance of being enacted.

Factors considered:

The overall text of the bill decreases its chances of being enacted. The bill is assigned to the House Judiciary committee. The bill's primary subject is Crime and law enforcement.